amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈme-nə-tē  -ˈmē- 

plural amenities

1

: something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment

hotels with modern amenities

providing residents with the basic amenities

2

usually amenities : something (such as a conventional social gesture) that promotes smoothness or pleasantness in social relationships

maintaining social amenities

3

a

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

b(1)

: the attractiveness and value of real estate or of a residential structure

(2)

: a feature conducive to such attractiveness and value

Synonyms of amenity

• gesture
• courtesy

Examples of amenity in a Sentence

The hotel has every amenity you could want.

an unhappy, bickering couple who, at least in public, observe all the amenities of polite behavior

Recent Examples on the Web

The legal friction began last year when the board proposed a massive renovation to expand clubhouse amenities in early 2024. —Chase Jordan january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026

Including parking, amenities, and ground-floor retail, the $140 million structure spans roughly 420,000 square feet. —Mark Dee january 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026

The Canopy will feature wide pedestrian paths, funky metallic trees and other amenities, with the highway providing shade. —Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026

Montage Deer Valley Montage Deer Valley, a past World’s Best Awards winner, boasts an enviable ski-in, ski-out location atop Empire Pass (plus an impressive lineup of five-star amenities). —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English amenite, from Latin amoenitat-, amoenitas, from amoenus pleasant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Rhymes for amenity

• obscenity
• serenity
• lenity

Kids Definition

amenity

noun

ame·​ni·​ty ə-ˈmen-ət-ē  -ˈmē-nət- 

plural amenities

1

: the quality of being pleasant or agreeable

2

: something (as good manners or household appliances) that makes life easier or more pleasant

—usually used in plural